Glossary / Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Piper nigrumमरीचWayanad, Kerala
Seed — piperine is the reason turmeric and curcumin reach systemic circulation.
- Digestion
The file
A small dose of piperine (~5 mg) paired with curcumin raises bioavailability dramatically. It's the reason every credible turmeric formulation includes black pepper.
Traditional use
Anupana for potent herbs; mild digestive stimulant.
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